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You need to see ‘A Serious Man’ again
By Jeffrey Salkin — May 16, 2017
Do rabbis still have things to teach? Ask the Coen brothers.
Christian sex advice websites offer a peek into evangelical politics
By Yonat Shimron — May 15, 2017
(The Conversation) Christian sexuality websites present evangelicalism as a sex-positive religious tradition. At the same time, they also reinforce conservative ideas about same-sex marriages.
Callista Gingrich will soon be named ambassador to Vatican – reports
By Josephine McKenna — May 15, 2017
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Callista Gingrich, 51, is a Catholic and wife of the former speaker of the House, Newt Gingrich.
Mural of saintly pope kissing devilish Trump appears in Rome
By Lauren Markoe — May 11, 2017
(Reuters) The caption written on the sash of the pope's cassock reads "The Good Forgives the Evil."
Will JFK’s grandson become our first Jewish president?
By Jeffrey Salkin — May 11, 2017
A new category: Jews-by-surprise. It says more about us than about them.
Apostle urges Mormons to ‘rescue’ those who leave — but listen first
By Jana Riess — May 9, 2017
Elder Dallin Oaks yesterday spoke of the problem of Mormons leaving the fold, especially young people. But instead of the usual tactic of immediate seek-and-rescue, he advocated listening. Which should not be as revolutionary as it is.
Is ‘Norman’ good for the Jews?
By Jeffrey Salkin — May 8, 2017
Richard Gere's "Norman" will make Jews cringe. That's because we know him.
Anti-Semitic acts spiked since Trump election win, watchdog says
By Barbara Goldberg — April 26, 2017
NEW YORK (Reuters) A sharp increase in the harassment of American Jews, including double the incidents of bullying of schoolchildren and vandalism at non-denominational grade schools, was cited in the ADL's "Audit of Anti-Semitic Incidents," released on Monday (April 24).
Religio-secular … again
By Martin E. Marty — April 26, 2017
How “religious” are the “religious” when they make political or consumer choices? How “secular” are the “secular” when they want to do justice to American culture and society by simply overlooking religion and the religious?
America is abandoning independent Christians in China
By Chloë Starr — April 21, 2017
(RNS) American Christians who voted in a president who fails to do the minimum to secure religious freedom abroad have some serious soul-searching to do before their sisters and brothers around the world.
Mormon leaders have trust issues
By Jana Riess — April 19, 2017
Research shows that the second-most-common reason people leave the LDS Church is that they didn't trust Church leaders to tell the truth about controversial issues.
In Easter message, pope warns against the spread of conflict
By Josephine McKenna — April 16, 2017
VATICAN CITY (RNS) In his Easter Sunday blessing, Francis also urged the faithful to remember 'all those forced to leave their homelands as a result of armed conflicts, terrorist attacks, famine and oppressive regimes.'
iPhones and the risen Christ: What’s the connection?
By Jonathan Merritt — April 14, 2017
A few years ago, Esther Emery was not a believer but she was burnt out. In a “desperate attempt for a reset,” she decided to take a year hiatus from technology. Surprisingly, her digital fast leads her into a profound experience with the Risen Christ and the faith she had previously rejected. Her book, “What Falls From the […]
Why Easter is called Easter, and other little-known facts about the holiday
By Brent Landau — April 13, 2017
The naming of the celebration as “Easter” seems to go back to the name of a pre-Christian goddess in England, Eostre, who was celebrated at beginning of spring.
Pennsylvania monsignor to plead guilty to embezzling $500,000
By David DeKok — April 6, 2017
(RNS) “He is ashamed and remorseful, and hopes he can someday redeem himself in the eyes of the archdiocese and parishioners,” said his lawyer.
